On April 21,2013, A closely focused poll on the theme of “splendid Xiaoxiang, nature beauty—the most beautiful scenic spot in my mind” put on an end. Zhangjiajie ranked steadily No.1, becoming the most beautiful tourist attraction in Hunan province.Sponsored by Hunan Daily Newspaper, the poll commenced in early April and received a widespread attention from the provincial scenic spots and all walks of life. According to the statistics, a total of 70 scenic spots in the province took part in the activity. Besides, about 10 thousand people voted on the spot or through network, telephone as well as text message. Based on the number of votes, the top 6 scenic spots went to Zhangjiajie, Yueyang Tower, Fenghuang, Love Dusk Pavillion on Yuelu hill, Juzizhou and Heng Mountain.An insider pointed out that Zhangjiajie deserved such a title because it has gained reputation at home and abroad with the crowns as follows: national 5A-level scenic area, national civilized scenery tourist area, China’s first national forest,world natural heritage, world geological park.Translated by Emma

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It is reported that the 12th International Professional Model Contest China Conference Finals(ACI) will be observed in ZJJ on May 15th to 20th. About 60 professional models from different competition areas in the whole country will contest for the first, second and third places in the splendid scenery spot of Zhangjiajie.According to the report, the organizing committee will conduct many events, such as fancy car parade, location filming activities and folk-custom experience, and evaluate the competitors through image display, camera performance, T stage performance and team work spirit. One of the organizer of the event say that except the first, second and third place for man and woman group, another 12 individual awards will be released. All prize winners are given “The International Certificate of Professional Models” issued by the certification authority of international professional models, and the champion will representChinato attend the global finals.Insiders point that the settlement of international professional model contest is a perfect combination of famous models and famous mountains, giving a push to promote Zhangjiajie’s popularity in international stage.Translated by Crystal

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On 18th, April, 2013 Zhangjiajie Oil Paintings Association’s works exhibition, under the support of both Zhangjiajie Literary Federation and Zhangjiajie Oil Painting Association, is held in ZJJ Lotus Garden Art Gallery. This exhibition will put 92 works of the academician on display. And all the works, mainly reflecting the local conditions and folk customs are drew, painted, and sketched from nature by more than 20 members in Dragon Mount, western Hunan. People have shown great interests in these works for their strong appeal of art and era. These works stand out for the mainstream of Zhangjiajie oil paintings in all regards including creative themes, techniques, styles and innovation.And Zhangjiajie Oil Paintings exhibition is available from 18th to 23rd, April for free!By Brenda

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According to the Report, The Bailong Ladder which located in the world natural heritage wulingyuan scenic area, with fish tank ladder of Germany, arch ladder of the United States joined one of the 11 big world creative elevator.In 2002, The Bailong Ladder put into operation, with the triple crown of “the world’s highest appearance, the largest load and the fastest speed” became a big surprise in the guinness world records. It was an exposed outdoor sightseeing elevator. It had the feature of great magnificence and complex technology, whose vertical elevation reached to 335 meters. It had the capacity of 4000 passengers per hour.Translated by Sophia

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Since the official launch of Zhangjiajie-Taipei Direct Line on 15th, April, there has been a strong Zhangjiajie tourism boom mainly in Taipei, Taichung, and Gaoxiong. The next day, Taipei- Zhangjiajie Direct Line Ceremony and Tourism Cooperation Exchange kicked off. And on 19th, April, the second Zhangjiajie Tourism Image Store opened up in Gaoxiong.By the analysis of travelling salesman, median estimate Of Taiwan travelers to Zhangjiajie will double after the initiate of Zhangjiajie-Taipei Direct Line and the number of Taiwan businessmen, flying to Zhangjiajie for investigation or investment,also will be skyrocket.By Brenda

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On April 20th, the Second International Network Photography Competition in Zhangjiajie–“Bao Feng Lake Cup” is released. Among 1,000 selected works, Judges from the photographers’ association in state,Hunan and Zhangjiajie select 6 premium collection works with reward of 10,000RMB respectively,14 gold collection works with reward of 3,000RMB respectively,28 silver collection works,42 copper collection works,70 excellent works and 20 popular works.The persons who have premium collection works and gold collection works are conferred “The Mountain Man” and given the right to visit the core scenic spots in Wulingyuan all their life without any charge.Li shufeng, the major judge of the competition and deputy chairman of China Photography Association, thinks highly of this event.He holds that this competition is a great success and it combines various elements like photography arts, cyber language, low-carbon tour, with plentiful high-quality works.The assessment embodies openness, fairness and just with the award-winning works fully displaying beautiful natural scenery and special cultural customs in Zhangjiajie.Meanwhile, Zhangjiajie is holding photography competition for “Beautiful Yellow Dragon Cave” with a total reward of 400,000.The deadline is due on July. In this year, Zhangjiajie is continuous to organize such high-end photography competition.Translated by Crystal

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On April 19th, the second “Zhangjiajie Tourism Image Store” is set up in Taiwan.It is the second tourism office in Taiwan after the first one set by Zhangjiajie in Taipei in 2011.Chen danfeng, Committee of Zhangjiajie standing committee and deputy mayor, and Xu chuansheng, director of the tourism department of Kaohsiung, attend the ceremony and inaugurate the tourism office.Chen danfeng says, the establishment of “Zhangjiajie Image Store” in Kaohsiung and Zhangjiajie tourism office are aimed not only to provide tourists in southern Taiwan with more consultation services, promote Zhangjiajie tourism products,tour lines and policy for investment and business, but also to encourage more Taiwanese to travel and do business in Zhangjiajie, further expanding economic, trade and travel cooperation between Zhangjiajie and Taiwan. Meanwhile, the tourism office is favorable to carry out cooperation in terms of tourism management and resources sharing between the two sides.Xu chuansheng highly expresses his support to the operation of “Zhangjiajie Tourism Image Store” and looks forward to visiting Zhangjiajie,boosting bilateral cooperation on tourism.Translated by Crystal

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On April 18th, 2013, Zhangjiajie Oil Painting association will have painting exhibition in the lotus art museum. The oil painting exhibition displays 92 works. These works are made by zhangjiajie oil painting association, more than 20 members go to longshan xiangxi. The works mainly reflect the hunan local conditions, customs and folk customs, etc. With a strong sense of art, the works are deeply favored by the general audiences. In subject matter, technique, style and innovation connotation, the works represent the mainstream of zhangjiajie oill painting level.Translated by Sophia

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